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Monitors around Free State feature Character Strong messages and logos.

FEATURE: Character Strong

Elliot Skillman, Reporter October 12, 2023

For students around the globe, building a relationship with both their peers and teachers is an important aspect of developing as a person. According to their website, Character Strong wants to help with...

The varsity football players cheer while running onto the field before their away game against Olathe West. Free State beat Olathe West 47-29 at their first game of the season on Thursday, Aug. 31.

SPORTS: Lawrence Football 4-0

Thomas Patton, Reporter October 10, 2023

Free State and University of Kansas [KU] football both won their first four games to start the season undefeated. Coming into the season, expectations were high for Free State. Last year, they posted a...

Spin Pizza’s seasonal Pumpkin Cheesecake Gelato is the perfect treat for the autumn days ahead. Combining a cold taste and spicy notes, this resembles the epitome of fall.

REVIEW: Local Fall Foods Review

Ava Talbott, Reporter October 10, 2023

As soon as the leaves fall, so do a variety of different autumn themed dishes. Lawrence has many restaurants and many foods to eat, but which ones are worth trying? Spin Pizza- Pumpkin Cheesecake Gelato...

Jane Goodall, the recently escaped snake rests in the hands of one of science teacher Julie Schwarting’s students. Goodall is a ball python that is 2 feet long.

NEWS: Missing Snake Found In Closet

Maria Mosconi and Arianna Waller October 5, 2023

After nearly a week of the Ball Python, Jane Goodall, getting out of her cage, it’s been confirmed that she was found hiding in a pet supply cabinet. Seeing her back safe in her cage and away from students...

EDITORIAL: 92,000 Fans Show up for Nebraska Women's Volleyball

EDITORIAL: 92,000 Fans Show up for Nebraska Women’s Volleyball

Nick Sprecker, Sports Editor September 27, 2023

A sea of red packed Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska on Wed, Aug. 30 to watch the #1 ranked Nebraska Women’s volleyball team take on The University of Nebraska Omaha. With five national championships...

With tatsy sauces and thin cut fries Dempsey’s deliveres a unique taste and texture. Dempsey’s fries were awarded 2nd place for 2023 best of lawrence.

REVIEW: Fry Fixes: The Best Go-To’s in Downtown Lawrence

Simon Williams September 26, 2023

Fresh cut golden fries are a staple at Dempsey’s, and are the perfect addition to any meal. A timeless side or a stand alone snack amongst all age groups, the french fry is a popular addition to most...

At the Club Fair, senior and president Jaelizza Garcia promoted the Animation club. At Animation Club, they watch cartoons, animes, and other animated shows. They also play games, eat snacks, and discuss topics relating to animated shows. They have some big things planned this year, including trunk-or-treat, a bake sale, and a trip to the theaters. “My favorite memory from the club was our trip to Tous Les Jours last year,” Garcia said.

FEATURE: Annual Club Fair Sparks Student Interests

Claire Heinritz, Reporter September 26, 2023

The overwhelming number of clubs provided at school offers a variety of interests but it also can be stressful to look through. To help students looking for clubs to join, the annual club fair showcases...

 Awaiting regular maintenance, the auditorium stage piano sits in the alcove of the auditorium. The school owns one grand piano, and a few upright pianos, which like this one are often out of tune. “Sometimes you just have to make do with what you've got a little bit longer than you'd like to,” choir director Joshua East said.

FEATURE: Budget Cuts Hit on Performing Arts

Maria Mosconi, Reporter September 21, 2023

Over the past few years, USD497 has made significant budget cuts to extracurriculars. Students from kindergartners to seniors have been affected by the district’s cuts, but previously underfunded programs,...

The Lawrence Journal World has been sharing stories in Lawrence, Kansas, since 1858. In a report, the Deputy District Attorney, Josh Seiden, made unfounded statements about The Journal World's content. 

EDITORIAL: Kansas Fights First Amendment Right Violations

Allison Mayhew and Lilly Wall September 20, 2023

As student journalists, we strive to amplify voices and tell unbiased pivotal stories in our community. This mission, containing journalistic integrity, could be applied to any news publication across...

Running towards the ball, junior Delaney Bruhns works to win a point against her opponent.

SPORTS: New Varsity Roster

Emi Stone September 18, 2023

Coming off a successful season placing fourth at state, the girls tennis team returns to the court striving for success again, but without multiple key players who graduated. The new team will look at...

Prior to the relocation of the Sacred Red Rock, or In'zhje'waxóbe, to Allegawaho Memorial Heritage Park, James Pepper Henry, a vice chairman of the Kaw nation, speaks at Buford M. Watson Jr. Park. The Return of In'zhje'waxóbe was celebrated on Aug. 29 to honor the rock, which was brought there in 1929 from the junction of the Shunganunga Creek and Kansas River to become a monument to the city's early founders.

NEWS: The Sacred Red Rock: Return and Reconciliation

Simon Williams, Reporter September 18, 2023

For nearly a century, a large red boulder rested affixed to a stone base and adorned with a plaque commemorating the white settlers of Lawrence, Kansas. Approximately 94 years later, less than a block...

Sophomore Addy Tenbrink passes an opponent from Olathe East. In her second year on the team, Tenbrink is a regular runner on Varsity.

SPORTS: Striding into a New Season

Mason Lester, Reporter September 12, 2023

The cross country team is looking to carry on the legacy of a very successful program. After getting 7th in state last season, the boys did not finish the way they wanted, but they have been working hard...

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